Led by Edouard Waels and Marion Fabre, boutique firm Ooslo combines expertise in M&A and private equity and is sought out by domestic and international companies, investment funds, family offices, shareholders and managers.
M&A: smaller deals (below €100m) in France
Ooslo
Thomas & Thomas
Founded in 2023, Thomas & Thomas is led by Nicolas Thomas and Thomas Truchet, who have a strong international profile and advise founders, shareholders and managers on their transactions and corporate issues.
Principaux dossiers
ADVANT Altana
ADVANT Altana
has solid resources in Paris in addition to being able to draw on its international network to handle cross-border deals, with the team's client base including domestic and international companies as well as PE funds. Operating across a range of industries, including engineering, IT and healthcare, the team has a particularly strong presence in the insurance field. Co-heading the practice, Gilles Gaillard and Jean-Nicolas Soret excel in cross-border transactions, with Soret focusing on private M&A and Gaillard being a port of call for clients from regulated sectors. Other names to note include Fabien Pouchot and Géraldine Malfait.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gilles Gaillard; Jean-Nicolas Soret
Autres avocats clés:
Bruno Nogueiro; Fabien Pouchot; Geraldine Malfait
Les références
‘A serious and dynamic team capable of proposing adapted and innovative solutions. Quality work.’
‘Bruno Nogueiro is an excellent legal professional. He adapts well to situations and remains very pleasant and consistent. He also stands out for his approachable manner and his pedagogical approach’‘Exceptionally responsive 24/7 including during the traditionally “closed” summer months in France.’’Bruno Nogueiro is always available, attentive to details and proactive. He also has a great ability to clearly explain complex legal concepts to non-lawyers.’
‘Flexible team capable of adapting to large corporations and SMEs. Highly proactive and creative in finding solutions to complex situations. Excellent working atmosphere.’
‘Jean-Nicolas Soret is a deal maker, who gets to the point, and shows creativity, impeccable client service, human intelligence and situational awareness.’
‘The team shows innovation, particularly in its way of collaborating and its diversity.’
‘Gilles Gaillard demonstrates great professionalism combined with extensive expertise and an exceptional ability to adapt and engage alongside his clients.’
Principaux clients
AEMA
AG2R LA MONDIALE
AIR FRANCE
ALBIOMA
ALDI
AMPHENOL
AMPLITUDE
ANETT
APPLUS
ARTELIA
AUDAX
Bloom Equity Partners
BNI
CRH
CEGID
CFAO
COVEA
COGNE ACCIAI Speciali
DISCOVERY LAND COMPANY
ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL
EUROP ASSISTANCE / GENERALI
GENERAL ELECTRIC
GROUPAMA
INDIGO
LA POSTE DOCAPOSTE
LEXIS NEXIS
MAPEI
MARSH McLENNAN
ONET
SOPRA STERIA GROUP
STRYKER
WIENERBERGER
Principaux dossiers
- Advised ARTELIA, a leading actor in the engineering sector, on its acquisition of the entire international airport engineering activities for third party clients in France and several foreign jurisdictions of State owned Groupe ADP (Aéroports de Paris).
- Advised INDIGO Infra on the acquisition of all of Smovengo’s shares and shareholders’ accounts, as well as the business of supplying Smovengo with the solutions and equipment needed for its ‘Vélib’ self-service bicycles.
- Advising SOPRA STERIA GROUP on the acquisition of Aurexia Group, a management consulting firm.
Aramis
A safe bet for small to mid cap deals, Aramis assists a large client base of SMEs, investment funds and family offices. The firm has a solid team led by experienced partners with a track record in handling complex and cross-border transactions. Key team members include Raphael Mellerio, Alexis Chahid-Nourai, Anne-Helene Le Trocquer and Aymeric de Mol, as well as new additions Yves Ardaillou (ex Ginestié Magellan Paley-Vincent ) and Dominique Dermerguerian (ex Reinhart Marville Torre ), who joined in 2025.
Autres avocats clés:
Raphaël Mellerio; Alexis Chahid-Nouraï; Aymeric de Mol; Anne-Hélène Le Trocquer; Yves Ardaillou; Dominique Dermerguerian
Les références
‘The team demonstrates great responsiveness. They are particularly competent in international matters, while maintaining close client relationships.’
‘Aymeric de Mol stands out for his customer focus and his advanced skills.’
‘Highly committed team, very good understanding of the business world, very constructive attitude in negotiations.’
‘Alexis Chahid-Nourai: legal expertise and business acumen.’
‘The Aramis team is a pleasure to work with. They deliver concise but detailed analysis and are especially good at identifying key issues. Aymeric de Mol and his team are very responsive and able to work to tight deadlines. ’
‘Aymeric de Mol delivers very clear analysis and is instrumental in helping deals get to completion. ’
‘Their advice is systematically based on a thorough understanding of economic and operational issues. Close monitoring of matters and accessibility; small, efficient teams. Excellent coordination on multi-jurisdictional work, fluid communication in several languages and intercultural sensitivity.’
‘Yves Ardaillou stands out for his balance between technical rigour and business pragmatism, as well as his genuine and close relationships with his clients. He is a true strategic partner.’
Principaux clients
Bridgestone
Caisse des dépôts et des consignations
Eucelia (Family office of the Ducros family)
IKKS
JCDecaux
La Poste
M6 Groupe
QNTM
Quaero Capital
Renfe
Thai Union Group
What’s Cooking?
BVI
Tikehau
EDF
Cision
Capital Export
Mitsubishi
Nielsen
Nippon Soda
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Eucelia, the family office of the Ducros family, on the sale of the Monaco Marine group to US group Safe Harbor Marinas (controlled by Blackstone Infrastructure).
- Assisted Ariane, the family office of the Torck family (founders of the French retailer Camaïeu) on the disposal of a significant minority interest in Heytens Group.
- French legal counsel to the shareholders of Project Delivery Partners (PDP) on the sale of their shares to Efor.
Bird & Bird
Bird & Bird is recommended for its corporate resources that attract many SMEs and larger companies, notably active in the life sciences, automotive, infrastructure and TMT sectors, seeking advice on small to mid-cap transactions. The team also demonstrates proficiency in cross-border deals, particularly those with ties to Africa and Australia. Key names in the practice include co-heads of the practice Emmanuelle Porte, who is well known for her wealth of experience in the life science segment, and Carole Bodin, who combines expertise in M&A and venture capital. Gildas Louvel, David Malcoiffe, Bertrand Levy and Olivier Peronnau, who was promoted to partner in 2025, are other names to note.
Responsables de la pratique:
Emmanuelle Porte; Carole Bodin
Autres avocats clés:
Gildas Louvel; David Malcoiffe; Bertrand Levy; Carole Bodin.
Les références
‘Friendly, highly competent and available team.’
‘This team is technically remarkable and always looking for solutions.’
‘Bertrand Lévy is an excellent technician, a very good teacher, a skilled negotiator, and exceptionally kind.’
‘Bespoke advice, very diligent and thorough. ’
‘Gildas Louvel is very client oriented and diligent in his analysis and advice. ’
Principaux clients
Renault
Stellantis
Cosmobilis
Infravia Partners
Novo Nordisk
Sammontana
Le Duff
Infranity
Sodexo
Novalix
Fosun
Tipo Entertainment Inc.
Investec Bank Plc
Polar Structure AB
FCC Medio Ambiente
VICAT
Samsic
Ocea Smart Building
Celeste
2L Logistics
MasterGrid
MNSTR
Borini Developpement
Normec Abiolab
Groupe GALEO
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Le Duff Group in its acquisition of a 50% stake in Laurent Bakery from PE firm BGH Capital.
- Advised Maroc Telecom in the context of the renegotiation of the 51% investment of Maroc Telecom in Sotelma (Mali) with the State of Mali as minority shareholder.
- Advised the Samsic group in its acquisition of Capital Cleaning Group (CCG).
Delsol Avocats
With a team based in Paris and Lyon, Delsol Avocats
is particularly suited to SMEs, private and family shareholders, while also being equipped to advise larger companies, including US and international clients. The firm offers established experience in various industries such as IT, media, retail and energy, with key names within the team including Henri-Louis Delsol, whose broad practice extends to advice on stock-market transactions and transatlantic deals, Emmanuel Kaeppelin, who is adept at acquisition audits and equity financings, Philippe Malikian, whose workload encompasses distressed M&A deals, and capital markets expert Pierre Gougé, a port of call for publicly listed companies.
Autres avocats clés:
Séverine Bravard; Henri-Louis Delsol; Philippe Dumez; Pierre Gougé; Emmanuel Kaeppelin; Philippe Malikian
Les références
‘Henri-Louis Delsol was truly invested in our matter. He did a remarkable job protecting us. He gave us sound advice.’
‘The team was available, responsive, and able to offer suitable solutions.’
‘Philippe Malikian proved to be particularly available and proactive in resolving deadlock situations during negotiations.’
‘Philippe Malikian and Sarah Dieudonné are two very professional, responsive and solution-oriented lawyers.’
‘Philippe Malikian is a smart M&A lawyer easy to work with. He thinks and acts quickly with a focus on getting the deal done.’
‘A very pragmatic and efficient team, excellent communication.’
‘Henri-Louis Delsol and his team are greatly appreciated for their pragmatism, proactive attitude, and adaptability towards our counterpart. They were facilitators.’
‘Philippe Malikian offers excellent advice and are very responsive.’
Principaux clients
ALIXE / BM INVEST
ARKOLIA
AUBAY
CAP VERT
DATAFUSION SYSTEMS
DOMINO RH
EBRA
FRAMATOME
LAWRENCE ROSEN LLC
LSDH
MATISSE VENTURE
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Ebra Events on the acquisition of three salons belonging to a subsidiary of the group Les Echos-Le Parisien.
- Advised Lawrence Rosen LLC on the acquisition of a significant stake in Lexibook.
- Advised Cap Vert, an Ambienta (European environmental sustainability investor) portfolio company, on the acquisition of N2B Arrosage.
DLA Piper
DLA Piper assists SMEs as well as larger companies and investment funds with their small to mid-cap transactions. The practice is active across various industries, including IT, sport and healthcare. The team is led by Simon Charbit , who has a strong background in corporate law, and includes Sonia de Kondserovsky, who is well regarded for her expertise in life sciences transactions, Alice Magnan and Laurence Masseran.
Responsables de la pratique:
Simon Charbit
Autres avocats clés:
Sonia de Kondserovsky; Alice Magnan; Laurence Masseran
Les références
‘Excellent technical skills and responsiveness.’
Principaux clients
Renault
Société Générale
Michelin
Alstom
Dassault System
La Française des Jeux
Pierre Fabre
CREDIT MUTUEL ARKEA
Eurazeo
Hyundai Capital Services
Automotive Cells Company (ACC)
Klepierre
Buffet Crampon
Crédit Agricole Assurances
Hop Lun (Benelux) B.V.
Qualcomm France
SCOR US Corp.
Servier Monde
Hy24
Vauban
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Compagnie Financière Michelin Suisse SA on the acquisition of a French company specialising in elastomer engineering.
- Advising Stryker on its acquisition of SERF SAS from Menix.
- Advised Alcopa on its strategic acquisition of Buffet Crampon, the world leader in wind instruments.
HOCHE AVOCATS
HOCHE AVOCATS advises leading investment firms on mid to large-cap transactions, while also assisting SMEs with small to mid-cap M&A deals. The practice is co-led by Jean-Luc Blein, who has a strong background in tax law, stock market expert Didier Fornoni, Marie Peyréga , who is recommended for post-acquisition litigation, and Louis Leroy, who joined the team in September 2024 and bolsters the firm's offering in both private equity transactions and M&A.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean-Luc Blein; Didier Fornoni; Louis Leroy; Marie Peyrega
Les références
‘Hoche Avocats has the capacity to support us both in terms of due diligence and contract negotiations. They have proven to be very effective on complex matters, particularly those involving carve-outs.’
‘Marie Peyrega is highly competent, professional, responsive, meticulous, and dedicated to her work. She demonstrates strong business acumen. She is reassuring in complex negotiation situations.’
‘Marie Peyrega and Louis Leroy are very constructive and pragmatic.’
Principaux clients
Almaviva Santé
Alvest
Altarea
Archipel
Arterris
Aures Technologies SA
Camille Fournet
Canal Plus
Crystal
Dentressangle
Derichebourg
Entoria
Excellence Imagerie
French Food Capital
Gaïana
Gewal-Atrya
Holiseum
Groupe Les Echos – Le Parisien
Meanings Capital Partners
MRM
Nextroad
Ober Finances
Premium Promotion
Wavestone
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the Alvest group and private investors on the takeover of the group by PAI Partners.
- Advising the Gewal – Atrya Group on the sale of Tryba to Dovista.
- Advising the Planchot family, historical investors in Arkolia Energies.
Racine
Racine assists numerous SMEs as well as some larger French corporations, spanning various industries, including the healthcare, TMT and energy sectors, in their M&A deals. The firm regularly handles French law aspects of cross-border transactions and shows strength in related banking and finance topics. Jean-Christophe Beaury‘s practice extends to advice on strategic alliances, while Mélanie Coiraton is particularly experienced in the environmental and retail segments. Luc Pons, Maud Bakouche and Bruno Laffont are other names to note.
Autres avocats clés:
Maud Bakouche; Jean-Christophe Beaury; Mélanie Coiraton; Luc Pons; Bruno Laffont
Les références
‘Highly skilled, multidisciplinary teams with excellent responsiveness.
‘Bruno Laffont is demanding, precise, and provides real-time support—a truly exceptional adviser.’
‘The team is very dedicated, professional, and also friendly.’
‘A dedicated, attentive and responsive team.’
‘Responsiveness, dynamism, and a very good understanding of clients’ challenges. Proactive and pragmatic, the team is committed to tackling legal issues while maintaining a focus on successful negotiations.’
Principaux clients
ABM Medical
Group ACO
Europa Group
Philia Medical Editions
Europa Group
Mapstr
Groupe Adeo
Suez
H2V
SK Aviation B.V
Healthcare Royalty Management (HCRx)
Ipsilon
VPSitex; VPS Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised H2V on the structuring of a partnership with German renewable hydrogen leader Hy2gen to form H4 Marseille Fos, an industrial-scale platform for the production of synthetic aviation fuel in Fos-sur-Mer, southern France.
- Advised HealthCare Royalty Management on the negotiation and signing of a multimillion-euro royalty purchase agreement with Genfit.
- Advised SUEZ, as part of its strategic partnership with the Renault Group, on the subscription of a 20% stake in The Future is Neutral, a Renault subsidiary specialising in the recycling of end-of-life vehicles.
UGGC Avocats
UGGC Avocats assists numerous French and foreign SMEs while also advising several large corporations and investment funds. The team mainly works on small to mid-cap transactions but has also proven capabilities in handling larger deals, including complex matters involving cross-border components. The practice is headed by Jean-Jacques Uettwiller, Ali Bougrine and Charles-Emmanuel Prieur. Demonstrating proficiency in M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, Laura Malach was promoted to partner in January 2026.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean-Jacques Uettwiller; Ali Bougrine; Charles-Emmanuel Prieur
Autres avocats clés:
Laura Malach; Muriel Bernadin
Les références
‘Excellent on multi-party deals: secure structuring, controlled schedule, smooth coordination with tax/social/finance.’
‘Ali Bougrine stands out for his availability and the clarity of the options presented to decision-makers.’
‘Exceptional team with valuable insight, support and good communication. ’
‘The team is outstanding, always responsive, proactive and efficient, ensuring that urgent matters are handled swiftly without compromising on quality. We particularly value the team’s responsiveness, agility, and client-first mindset. They are also exceptional negotiators.’
‘Ali Bougrine provides exceptional advice, demonstrating a high level of expertise, professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication in sophisticated transactions. Beyond his technical skills, he drives a clear strategic vision for his team and us: he is a trusted and invaluable lawyer. Muriel Bernardin is also a key member of this team. ’
‘The team led by Ali Bougrine is excellent. The firm supports us in all our operations, regardless of complexity. UGGC consistently demonstrates a high level of technical expertise and truly remarkable rigor.
‘Ali Bougrine is always available, responsive, and offers us solutions that are both innovative and pragmatic. He has a perfect grasp of our challenges and is an excellent negotiator. Muriel Bernardin (counsel) is also excellent.’
‘Highly skilled legal experts with a deep understanding of business and corporate issues.’
Principaux clients
AXA France
Holcim Group
Agrial / Natup
Colas Group
Accor Group
MerMec
Touax
Stanwell Consulting
Action Patrimoine Conseil (APC)
RedTree Capital Group
Olmix Group
CNX Therapeutics
Eternam
Bpifrance
La Poste
Framatome
Hivest Capital Partners
Mirova
Babilou
SAGS
Paradiso Media
Watch Next Media
Cakesmiths
Kesko Group
DocCity
Soyhuce
Authentic Media
Utradea
Shareholders of INCC
MPE (Modern Process Equipment)
Compagnie des Alpes (CDA)
Corsalis
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Holcim Group in its acquisition of Alkern Groupe.
- Assisting Hivest Capital Partners on its acquisition of SPHERE Group.
- Assisting Canadian company Utradea with the acquisition of the goodwill (« Fonds de Commerce ») of Financial Modelling Prep (FMP).
Veil Jourde
Veil Jourde
assists a prominent client base of French companies, spanning various industries such as TMT, property, finance and personal care, as well as smaller groups and family offices. The team is mostly active on the small and mid-cap M&A segment and is geared to handle both public and private M&A. The practice is co-headed by Pierre Deval, whose repertoire extends to post-acquisition topics and litigation, François de Navailles, a key contact for clients from the renewable energies sector, Géraud Saint Guilhem, who offers a wealth of experience in distressed M&A, and Laurent Jobert, with further important team members including Gabriel d’Amécourt and Vincent Ramel.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pierre Deval; François de Navailles; Géraud Saint Guilhem; Laurent Jobert
Autres avocats clés:
Gabriel d’Amécourt; Vincent Ramel
Les références
‘Very great expertise, particularly in securities law.’
‘Technical team and very attentive to the client’s needs.’
‘Laurent Jobert is a valuable lawyer who exudes a reassuring calmness and technical knowledge on complex cases.’
‘Technical competence’.
Principaux clients
Trail
Crédit Agricole
LFPI
Orange
L’Oréal
Lagardère
Laboratoires Yves Rocher
LVMH Luxury Ventures
Innoval (Cooperative group)
Perceva
Uni-Médias (press group of Crédit Agricole)
Covivio
Walden
Office national des forêts
La Poste Immobilier
1000mercis
Financière Saint Germain (Daum/Haviland)
Banijay
Jacquet Metals
Publicis
Mariage Freres
Delachaux
Principaux dossiers
- Advises Walden Group on the € 1,25 bn sale of its healthcare logistics business, Walden Health, to Yusen Logistics Group.
- Advised Orange Business on the signing of an exclusive agreement for the acquisition of its Ocean business by Shiftmove.
- Advised Banijay Live in its acquisition of Lotchi.
Viguié Schmidt & Associés
Advising on both private and public M&A deals, Viguié Schmidt & Associés also covers restructuring transactions and pre-litigation topics related to corporate governance, with the team's client base including CEOs, SMEs and larger companies. The practice is co-headed by Louis Chenard, a key contact for tech clients, and Daniel Villey, who combines strength in corporate matters with a wealth of experience in securities law. Yves Schmidt, David Scemla and Tanguy Grimald are also recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Louis Chenard; Daniel Villey
Autres avocats clés:
Yves Schmidt; David Scemla; Tanguy Grimald
Les références
‘Excellent team. Excellent mindset and values.’
Principaux clients
Sonepar
Céleste
Média Participations
Briarwoord Capital Partners
EPC Groupe
Caisse des dépôts et consignations
Triodos Investment
Aon France
Westlake Corporation Inc
MF Brands Group SA
Principaux dossiers
- Advising the main shareholders (Xavier Niel and Paul Morlet) and Lunettes pour Tous in the context of the sale of a majority stake of its share capital to Quilvest and Oddo.
- Advised MF Brands Group SA and group The Kooples in the sale of the group The Kooples to Verdoso.
- Advised 4 Decembre SAS in the acquisition of c. 10% of EPC Group from Candel & Partners.
Vivien & Associés
Vivien & Associés Vivien & Associés has a large partner team that assists many SMEs as well as prominent large French companies and family-led groups undertaking small to mid-cap transactions. The firm handles a steady amount of work and is able to manage complex and strategic transactions. Judith Fargeot , Julien Koch, as well as Emmanuel Chauvet , Julie Tchaglass and Alexandra Arnould, who joined in 2025 from EY Société d'Avocats, are key names within the practice.
Autres avocats clés:
Nicolas Vivien; Judith Fargeot; Emmanuel Chauvet; Laetitia Amzallag; Jacques Epstein; Julien Koch; Julie Tchaglass; Alexandra Arnould
Les références
‘Responsiveness, professionalism, attentiveness, relevant recommendations, availability every day of the week, and high-quality work. A very strong relationship of trust.’
‘A very responsive team with genuine expertise in M&A transactions and all their components. Excellent deal management and, above all, very good follow-up throughout the entire process.’
‘Exceptional availability and responsiveness. Great ability to understand the client’s specific needs/constraints and to adopt tailor-made solutions/structures.’
‘Judith Fargeot: versatility, availability, and situational awareness.’
‘Julien Koch is a particularly astute lawyer in complex negotiations, possessing exceptional interpersonal skills. He is instrumental in securing our transactions while maintaining our company’s strategic focus and operational interests. His remarkable availability is also highly valued in our sector. He brings a comprehensive and strategic perspective thanks to his in-depth knowledge of our industry.’
‘Alexandra Arnould: responsive, pragmatic, attentive, and has a warm personality.’
‘Nicolas Vivien: available, a true expert, surrounded by top-quality professionals.’
‘Precision, pragmatism, and efficiency, taking into account the very real constraints of our business model. We particularly appreciate their collaborative approach. They know how to be creative in structuring transactions, without ever adding unnecessary complexity.’
Principaux clients
Akuo Energy
Arthur World – Satisfaction
BVA
Cromology
CT Ingenieros
Dassault Systèmes
Docaposte
Engie
Groupe Proxiteam
Infopro Digital
InVivo
LVMH / Moët Hennessy
Mediawan
Motul
Neosilver
Nexity
Pathé
PSB Industries
Rubix Group
Solinnov
Trioworld Industrier AB
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the shareholders of the BVA Family in the sale of the BVA Group to Ipsos
- Advised Moulins Soufflet (InVivo Group) in the sale of AIT (Agro Ingredients Technology) to Lallemand.
- Advised PSB Industries in the takeover of the Spanish company Quadpack Industries.
Alerion
Alerion has great resources to advise many large French companies undertaking small to mid-cap transactions. The practice also assists many SMEs and is also active in the private equity field. Antoine Rousseau , Christophe Gerschel and Pierre-Olivier Brouard are especially recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Pierre-Olivier Brouard; Christophe Gerschel; Vincent Poirier; Antoine Rousseau; Karine Khau Castelle
Principaux clients
Forvia
Ipsos
Association Familiale Mulliez (AFM)
Eiffage Energie Systemes
Groupe Baelen
Labelium
Omnes Education
Parella
SUPERPROD
EDF Pulse
Saveur & Vie
Parc Spirou
Framatome
Salini Groupe
EDFLEX / OfCourseMe
Kask Group
Groupe Bureau Vallée
Adaxtra Capital
Parti Pris
Almain
Almain assists SMEs, large French corporations and French and international clients with both domestic and cross-border transactions, including private equity deals and public M&A aspects. The team regularly advises clients on strategic joint venture deals and manages transactions in regulated sectors such as energy and financial services. The team is co-headed by Edgard Nguyen, Cécile Davanne-Mortreux and Stéphanie de Robert Hautequère.
Responsables de la pratique:
Edgard Nguyen; Cécile Davanne-Mortreux; Stéphanie de Robert Hautequère
Les références
‘Almain is one of the best firms in the area for small and mid-cap deals.’
‘Great team, highest quality level from a boutique firm.’
‘The team is responsive, has a very good knowledge of the requirements of French listed companies and is a source of proposals and information.’
‘Stéphanie de Robert Hautequere: intelligent, rigorous, has a thorough understanding of her files, and is creative.’
‘Stéphanie de Robert-Hautequère has an excellent understanding of her field, combining technical expertise with practical experience working with numerous listed companies. She knows how to tailor her advice to the size and resources of her clients.’
‘Edgard Nguyen is always available and creative. He is a formidable negotiator and has strong tactical acumen.’
‘Edgard Nguyen is a deal maker. He has a knack for deals that is rare among lawyers. He is impressive at negotiating price clauses. He shows strong ability to explain highly technical subjects clearly.’
‘Cécile Davanne-Mortreux is an exceptional professional. She is proactive, responsive, and fully understands issues and priorities of each matter.’
Principaux clients
Bpifrance Investissement
Société Générale
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
EDP Renewables
EIM Capital
Mirabaud
EPC SA
Apogee
Ayvens
EDF
Düker
Principaux dossiers
- Advising EPC on the cross border acquisition of Pirobras in Brazil.
- Advising EIM Capital on the acquisition of Amcor Flexibles Food France a complex carve out from Amcor group.
- Advising a key industrial process decarbonization player on a strategic JV with a major producer of cathode-active materials for the production of Cathode Active Materials in France.
Archers A.A.R.P.I.
Archers A.A.R.P.I. assists a number of large industrial companies as well as investment funds and SMEs with their small to mid-cap transactions. The team excels in cross-border transactions and also covers transaction-related restructuring and real estate issues. Mark Richardson, Marc Baffreau and Audrey Wendling are the key contacts.
Autres avocats clés:
Mark Richardson; Marc Baffreau; Audrey Wendling
Les références
‘Quality of support advice, rigour, expertise.’
‘Innovation, flexibility and understanding of customer objectives’.
Principaux clients
Sources de Caudalie
Sagard
Mata Capital
Talan
Assa Abloy Entrance Systems
General Atlantic
HID Global
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Talan in its transformative voluntary takeover bid for all shares of Micropole at €3.12 per share.
- Advised AAES (Assa Abloy group) on every step of the sale of its France-based subsidiary PACA to Kone.
- Advising a leading industrial goods and metal fabrication company on the dissolution of a strategic joint venture with a prominent French governmental enterprise.
Astura
Combining corporate, IP and IT expertise, the boutique firm Astura has a strong focus on cross-border deals linked to the European or African continent, having recently played a prominent role in a series of strategic transactions within Africa’s financial and banking sector. Led by Raphaël Dalmas, the team's client base includes a variety of financial institutions and PE funds. Dalmas is well supported by Margot Blondel.
Responsables de la pratique:
Raphaël Dalmas
Autres avocats clés:
Margot Blondel
Principaux clients
Paragon| Partners (Éditions Tissot + Éditions WEKA)
Vista Bank Group (Société Générale – Burkina Faso)
Vista Bank Group (Société Générale – Mozambique)
Allurity
Paragon Partners (|Éditions |TI)
Paragon Partners (|Comundi|)
Financial Institution
Financial Institution
Montaigne Capital
Uptale
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the WEKA Group, a Paragon portfolio company, on the carve out of four publishing houses to three distinct buyers.
- Advised Vista Bank on the acquisition of Société Générale’s subsidiaries in Burkina Faso and Mozambique.
- Advised client on an M&A transaction in the context of a shareholders’ dispute.
BG2V
BG2V advises many SMEs as well as a number of prominent French corporations and investment funds on their small to mid-cap transactions, with the team's areas of expertise extending to cross-border, distressed and PE deals. Jérôme Albertin, Hervé de Kervasdoué, Roland Gueny and Stanislas Richoillez are particularly recommended.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jérôme Albertin; Roland Gueny; Hervé de Kervasdoue; Stanislas Richoillez; Camille de Verdelhan
Les références
‘Hervé de Kervasdoué: respect for deadlines under pressure.’
‘The team is not only highly professional and competent, but also efficient and, finally, very human in its approach and advice.’
‘Stanislas Richoillez was excellent.’
‘A very available and efficient team; the partner in charge of the operational aspects was readily available. The teams are small and agile. They have a strong ability to deliver.’
‘Stanislas Richoillez demonstrated great availability and provided very high-quality advice in a transaction where timing was critical.’
‘The team is complementary and made up of seasoned professionals with a genuine client focus.’
‘The team is a responsive partner and adapts to all situations with great professionalism. They are excellent listeners, very agile, and readily available. This firm distinguishes itself through its creativity.’
‘Stanislas Richoillez stands out for his responsiveness, rigour, and availability. Highly creative, he thinks outside the box. He has excellent listening and adaptability skills. Very practical, he knows how to find solutions to any problem.’
Principaux clients
DIRECTSKILLS
ODALYS (MAGORA)
OL GROUPE
TELEOS
CINE GROUP
AXEREAL
SIPAREX
SIINER GROUP
Top Chrono
GROUPE FAUBOURG
IVC Evidensia
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Axéréal on the sale of its animal nutrition unit to Avril.
- Advised Eagle Football Group on the sale of its subsidiary OL Vallée Arena.
- Advising Groupe Faubourg on the acquisition of Fleet Operations Limited and Spain-based Anteveni S.L.
Bichot & Associés
Corporate boutique Bichot & Associés is entrusted by French and international companies, including some major family-led groups, to handle M&A deals, equity investments, joint ventures and corporate reorganisations. The practice is also able to handle larger deals, leveraging its partnership with international law firm Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP. The team is co-headed by the highly experienced Nicolas Bichot, Mathieu Odet and Caroline Ledoux, who are supported by Ali Afshar Saber.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nicolas Bichot; Mathieu Odet; Caroline Ledoux
Autres avocats clés:
Ali Afshar Saber
Les références
‘Bichot & Associés, and in particular its partner Nicolas Bichot, is highly regarded for its expertise and high-level support. The firm’s boutique size allows for direct access to the partners and ensures excellent responsiveness from the teams.’
‘The team demonstrates a high level of professionalism, finding pragmatic and effective solutions. They are an essential partner, providing answers to every situation. Rigour, availability, and efficiency summarise the team’s qualities.’
‘A high-quality firm, very responsive and with genuine expertise.’
Principaux clients
Generali
Bpifrance
Cristal Union
Europ Assistance Groupe
Leasecom
Verder
Amethis
Carac
Notus Technologies
Compagnie d’Anjou
Eudonet
Selencia
Traxxeo
Cypanga
Dipli
Groupe Ostrea
Pirelli
OAG Group
Moret Industries Group
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Bpifrance on its investment in Groupe Faubourg in the context of a build-up of a European car fleet management and spare-parts group.
- Advising Carac on its acquisition of a majority stake in Atream, and long-term partnership with NextStage.
- Advising Verder International in connection with the acquisition of Sauerman Group.
Chammas & Marcheteau
Chammas & Marcheteau runs a strong M&A practice, advising SMEs, entrepreneurs and corporations on their small to mid-cap transactions, with particular experience in IT-related deals. Denis Marcheteau, Nicolas Lecocq and Christophe Blondeau are the key names in the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lola Chammas; Denis Marcheteau; Nicolas Lecocq; Christophe Blondeau
Les références
‘The team stands out for its ability to combine rigorous legal expertise with a strategic, business-oriented vision. Their advice is always pragmatic and actionable; the constant involvement and availability of the partners and senior lawyers guarantees excellent quality.’
‘Denis Marcheteau’s strategic vision and poise in complex negotiations are outstanding.’
‘The team distinguishes itself through its responsiveness and availability, offering consistently accessible and tailored support. Combining rigorous professionalism with a practical approach, it provides concrete solutions adapted to its clients’ strategic challenges, saving them valuable time and increasing their efficiency.’
Principaux clients
Arkose
Maltem Consulting Group
Altawest
CitizenPlane
Cyber Guru
CPIM Holding
Extens
Bpifrance Investissement
Imagine Human
Epopée Gestion
Alboran
Tikehau Capital
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Italian company Cyber Guru on its acquisition of Mantra.
- Advised Extens and Bpifrance on the sale of Teranga Software to Orisha.
- Advised Alboran on the acquisition of Basilique Hospitality.
CMS Francis Lefebvre
CMS Francis Lefebvre assists many SMEs and international corporations, as well as several key investment funds conducting upper small to mid-cap transactions, with a proven ability to handle larger transactions. The practice is particularly active in the healthcare, technology and energy sectors. Arnaud Hugot , Alexandre Delhaye and Benoît Gomel are the key names within the team.
Autres avocats clés:
Arnaud Hugot; Alexandre Delhaye; Benoît Gomel
Les références
‘The practice and the team provide a comprehensive advice. ’
‘The transaction team was extremely dedicated to providing high quality service and meeting the tight deadlines. They provided pragmatic advice regarding the transaction structure, flagged risk areas early in the process, and took time to educate our in-house team on matters pertaining to French corporate law. We felt at all times that we are in good hands. ’
‘Benoît Gomel: excellent ability to maintain rapport during negotiations Antoine Melchior: precise and rigorous’.
‘The team is composed of excellent professionals, attentive to clients’ needs and wishes, and proactive in anticipating the potential complications that inevitably arise during a merger or acquisition. They are also committed to implementing all the necessary clauses to protect sellers after the transaction should any difficulties arise.
Their active participation in the negotiations was instrumental in addressing complex issues, guiding the discussion, and enabling the development of innovative solutions.
’Benoît Gomel led all the negotiations with great authority and tenacity. He is always receptive to feedback and constantly puts himself in the client’s shoes.’
‘Arnaud Hugot: responsive, efficient, provides solutions’
‘A highly efficient team, very close to its clients, with a great understanding of client expectations, capable of adapting the work provided based on risk assessment.’
Principaux clients
Crédit Mutuel
3i
Cristal Union
Quadient
Savills
Etablissements Peugeot Freres
Alstom
Capgemini
TotalEnergies
Coca-Cola
Worldline
Colgate Palmolive
Veolia Environnement
Société Générale
Elsan
Kubota
Rians
Johnson & Johnson
Banque Transatlantique
Givaudan France
Morgan Stanley
My Money Bank
Vinci Construction France
Biogroup
Kaufman & Broad
CitizenM
Engie
Saipem
Vivalto Santé
Trigano
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés
De Gaulle Fleurance & Associés is equally suited to SMEs as well as large French and international groups. The firm regularly handles work featuring a significant international component and operates across a variety of sectors, including TMT and healthcare. Jean-Christophe Amy, Matthieu Bichon and François Couhadon are among the main contacts.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jean-Christophe Amy; Matthieu Bichon; François Couhadon; Henri-Nicolas Fleurance; Patrice Lefèvre-Péaron; Frédéric Paquet; Vincent Schmitt; Anker Sorensen; François Zocchetto
Les références
‘A very complementary, readily available, professional team, attentive to needs’.
‘A good team. High-quality, relevant files, good interaction.’
‘Matthieu Bichon. Leading and very inspiring in discussions.’
Principaux clients
Algo Alto
Alstom
Amundi
Banijay
Bassac (Les Nouveaux Constructeurs)
BNP Paribas
BPCE
Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations
Careventures
Château d’Eau
Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique
Crédit Mutuel Capital Privé
Culligan
Demeter Partners
Eiffel
Endemol
Energipole / Groupe World Recycling
Energy Observer Developments (EODEV)
Engie
Gaming innovation group / Sport & CO
Fuji Oil
Groupe Idec / Eden Park Group
Hameur
Lavazza Group
Minth
Monnoyeur
Nexity
Pearl Infrastructure Capital SCA, RAIF
Qovetia
Sipa Ouest France
Sofiprotéol / FrenchFood Capital
Somfy SA
ST Microelectronics
Titus Finance (FIEBM – Financière et Immobilière de l’Etang de Berre et de la Méditerranée)
Vicat
Visiodent
Principaux dossiers
- Assisted Culligan in connection with the sale of the group’s business dedicated to industry and public authorities to Grundfos Water Treatment.
- Assisted Hameur Group in connection with the sale to Ardian of a majority stake in Robot-Coupe and Magimix.
- Assisted FUJI OIL CO., LTD with the acquisition from ITOCHU Group of 100% of the shares of French company Provence Huiles and its subsidiary Grandes Huileries du Midi.
Franklin
Franklin is a solid and established player in the mid-cap market, assisting funds and SMEs with M&A and cross-border deals, spanning various industrial fields including hospitality, real estate and TMT. The firm has continued to grow its ranks in March 2025 with the arrival of co-head Antoine Denis-Bertin, who brings a wealth of experience handling transactions in the financial services segment. The team is co-headed by Yam Atallah, Alexandre Marque, Lionel Lesur.
Responsables de la pratique:
Yam Atallah; Antoine Denis-Bertin; Lionel Lesur; Alexandre Marque
Les références
‘High intelligence, very agile and insightful. A true business partner.’
Principaux clients
Agami Family Office
Cofarco
Créations Fusalp
Groupack / Mech-I-Tronic
Groupe Magellim
Groupe La Poste (Isoskele)
Groupe RDSL
Groupe Sprint
Ocean Peak Capital
Perseus
TAS International
Tikehau
Verdoso
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Groupack and its subsidiary Mech-I-Tronic in the acquisition of Neyret Group.
- Represented Tikehau in the sale of Brown Europe to the Tinicum Group.
- Advising Cofarco and its management on the opening up of its capital to Siparex Entrepreneurs and Bpifrance in order to accelerate its growth path (first LBO).
FTPA
FTPA houses a small to mid-cap M&A practice that advises SMEs as well as some larger groups and investment funds. The team has a track record of acting in international transactions, while also assisting clients with joint ventures. Practice head Nathalie Younan is a member of the Paris and the New York Bar, with other key contacts including Charles-Philippe Letellier and François-Xavier Beauvisage.
Responsables de la pratique:
Nathalie Younan
Autres avocats clés:
Charles-Philippe Letellier; François-Xavier Beauvisage
Les références
‘A strong team spirit, a team that provides tailored solutions in a top-notch work environment.’
‘François Xavier Beauvisage: very good technically, especially at deal making, extremely available, and comfortable with numbers.’
‘The team is knowledgeable and practical and very responsive to our requests.’
‘Nathalie Younan provided exceptional service. ’
‘Charles-Philippe Letellier: highly knowledgeable and well-versed in his field, demonstrates strong expertise and reliability, making him very trustworthy to work with.’
‘François-Xavier Beauvisage stands out for his excellent combination of technical expertise, pragmatism, and responsiveness. Always available and attentive, his team offers tailored support, blending legal rigour with a keen understanding of the economic issues.’
‘Charles-Philippe Letellier: always thorough in his approach.’
‘Exceptional responsiveness and outstanding quality.’
Principaux clients
Nova Consulting
NextStage
Adopt Parfums
DiliTrust
Lynred (Safran /Thales JV)
Safran
Thales
Flock One
Infocube
Jennyfer
Veolia Agriculture
Europe Services Group
Ykone
DiliTrust
J2 Sourcing
Veolia Eau
Forvia
SKF
Gunnebo
Securitas
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats
Latournerie Wolfrom Avocats
is retained by shareholders, SMEs and a number of international companies and larger French groups, undertaking small to mid-cap transactions across various segments, with established experience in the public sector. Co-headed by Christian Wolfrom, Hervé Castelnau, Thibaut Kazémi and Godefroy Le Mintier, the team is regularly involved in pan-European deals as well as in matters with ties to Morocco and Canada.
Responsables de la pratique:
Christian Wolfrom; Hervé Castelnau; Pierre Lafarge; Thibaut Kazémi; Godefroy Le Mintier
Principaux clients
Japan Educational Foundation
Greenpark / Odoo
Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners
Orange
EXFO
Aéroport de Paris Ingénierie
SNCF Group
Gimar & Cie
Oui.SNCF
Groupe Cholet Dupont
Tentamus Group
Lagardère
Poclain
LT Capital
MLOGICA
FrenchFood Capital
Asgard Group
Life Courier
PulluP Entertainment (ex. Focus Entertainment)
Elopak
Emineo Education / Sup de Vinci
Thorizon
Saint George Theater
The Schall Family (Photography)
Ciment Calcia
Assistance Aéronautique et Aéropsatiale
SBE – the Besème Family
Les Talents d’Alphonse
France Conventions
Asacha Media Group
Mintee Productions
Guestviews
SNCF Voyageurs
Caisse de Dépôt et de Gestion
SVP Groupe
Fidis (Stellantis group)
Société Générale
Salins
Eranovum
Ring Capital
MML Capital France
LPA Law
LPA Law is lauded for its significant involvement in cross-border transactions, leveraging its international network, foreign desks and team composition, with Christian Sauer regularly advising German clients, while Ran Hu is a port of call for Chinese clients. The firm assists a mix of French and international SMEs and large industrial groups. The practice is led by Raphaël Chantelot, who offers particular expertise in the energy and healthcare sectors, and includes Nicolas Vanderchmitt, Frédéric Bailly and Stéphane Erard.
Responsables de la pratique:
Raphaël Chantelot
Autres avocats clés:
Christian Sauer; Ran Hu; Nicolas Vanderchmitt; Frédéric Bailly; Stéphane Erard
Moncey Avocats
Moncey Avocats is particularly valued by SMEs and entrepreneurs undertaking small and mid-cap transactions. The team includes experienced partners capable of managing complex and international cases, including Frédéric Pinet, whose repertoire extends to pre-sale reorganisations and post-acquisition integration topics, Guillaume Giuliani and Marie-Victoire James.
Responsables de la pratique:
Frédéric Pinet; Fabrice de La Morandière
Autres avocats clés:
Guillaume Giuliani; Marie-Victoire James
Les références
‘A highly experienced and readily available team with excellent customer relations and expertise in supporting entrepreneurs.’
‘Marie-Victoire James, is very professional, always available, attentive, and a great teacher.’
‘Very flexible, very responsive, very complementary specialties, very professional.’
‘The team demonstrates exceptional availability, from the partners to the junior lawyers, and inspires complete confidence.’
‘The team is versatile and adept at adapting to the needs of both the seller and the buyer in M&A transactions.’
‘The team is fully dedicated and committed to supporting its clients throughout a transaction; whether you are the buyer or the seller.’
Principaux clients
Barriere Group
Centaurus Group
Delachaux Group
ECF Group
EDH Group
Eiffage
Flacks Group
Financière de Courcelles
Gascogne Group
KMSI
Marketpay
Novakamp
Novaxia
Plastivaloir
SCP Group
SMAC
SoMed Santé
Tradim
Vallourec
Visiodent
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Sparring Capital on the sale of the Weetec group to Ortec.
- Advised Market Pay on its acquisition of AltaPay, a Danish company specialising in omnichannel payment solutions.
- Advised Financière Evolutis on the acquisition of 100% of the capital of Veodis
Stephenson Harwood
Stephenson Harwood client base includes groups, investment funds, family offices and managers, with the team handling a busy workload including advice on asset deals and outbound transactions linked to Africa. The practice is co-headed by Guillaume Briant , whose focus areas extend to advice on distressed M&A, and Clotilde Billat, who is recommended for her experience in the healthcare, automotive, aviation and rail sectors.
Responsables de la pratique:
Guillaume Briant; Clotilde Billat
Les références
‘Excellent support from the team throughout the business sale. All aspects of the transaction were addressed and handled very well. Excellent availability and responsiveness throughout the process. In-depth analysis and comprehensive solutions. Excellent input and insight for negotiating and drafting the various documents and contracts. Very good business sense; a very good partner in this sale transaction. Crucial in resolving potentially difficult issues with the other party.’
‘A small but extremely responsive team that quickly grasps challenges at hand. Their highly pragmatic support is much appreciated. They demonstrate a good understanding of and adaptability to industrial issues.’
‘High level of technical expertise.’
‘Guillaume Briant is an excellent lawyer. Extremely available, dedicated, with a fine command of legal technique and the economic implications of the transactions he handles.’
‘A very available team, with an international network that can be easily mobilized in all areas of law.’
‘It’s a pleasure working with Guillaume Briant, who is always very available and attentive. He demonstrates a particularly commendable inventiveness in his work.’
‘The team is very available, responsive, and possesses undeniable technical skills. It’s a pleasure to work with them on acquisition projects. The team has several levels of seniority, ensuring you always have the right person to talk to.’
‘Guillaume Briant is excellent. He has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions with an international focus. He is always available and very friendly. He demonstrates great communication skills with clients.’
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the Carambar & Co. group (CPK – Carambar Poulain Krema) on the takeover of the historic Poulain chocolate factory located in Villebarou (Loir-et-Cher) by the Andros group.
- Advised Groupe Les Echos-Le Parisien on the sale of the Go Entrepreneurs trade shows in Paris and Lyon and the National Forum of Associations and Foundations (FNAF) to EBRA Events, the event management agency of the EBRA Group.
- Advised Andera Partners and the founders of its portfolio company TXCube on the acquisition of TXCube by Alliance Electronics.
VOLT Associés
VOLT Associés is well versed in advising management teams and target companies in PE and LBO deals, while also demonstrating proficiency in the structuring of mergers, disposals and joint ventures. The practice is jointly steered by Lucas d’Orgeval and Emmanuel Vergnaud.
Responsables de la pratique:
Lucas d’Orgeval; Emmanuel Vergnaud.
Les références
‘The team has demonstrated innovative solutions to certain unforeseen and, to some extent, unpredictable situations. The diverse profiles of the team members allow innovative ideas to emerge.’
‘The team is very knowledgeable, friendly, and readily available.
‘‘Lucas d’Orgeval: exceptionally technical, excellent on complex issues.’
‘Lucas d’Orgeval’s team is responsive, dynamic, and adaptable to all types of clients. It is diverse in terms of gender and personality, allowing it to adapt to any client’s needs.’
‘Lucas d’Orgeval, refined, technically skilled and caring. Attentive to clients and colleagues.’
‘Speed. Professionalism. Tenacity’
Principaux clients
Pictime
M6
Grande Large Yachting
Arthur Loyd
Batibig
Adipopharma
Lucas Lucor
Capsum
Eres
Sterimed
Valoria Capital
Astrea
Believe
NeedHelp
Fitness Park
Loulou Groupe
Noé Industries
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Sterimed and its management on the sale of the group to IK Partners and Sagard.
- Advised Eres Group along with its founding shareholders and management on the sale of the group to Eurazeo.
- Advised the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Believe Digital on a buyout transaction.
Winston & Strawn LLP
Well versed in the private equity field, Winston & Strawn LLP
assists a large base of international companies and French SMEs undertaking small to mid-cap transactions. The team leverages the firm’s international network to shine in cross-border deals and is particularly experienced in the IT and industrial sectors. Jérôme Herbet heads the department and frequently leads on transactions in regulated sectors such as insurance and financial services. Grine Lahreche is another key contact for matters with strong regulatory elements.
Responsables de la pratique:
Jérôme Herbet
Autres avocats clés:
Grine Lahreche; Audrey Szultz
Les références
‘A rare combination of technical expertise, cohesion, and commitment. A remarkable balance between legal excellence and a nuanced understanding of economic and human dynamics, which is crucial in M&A. The team is capable of handling a wide range of M&A transactions, and in particular, thanks to their experience and knowledge, complex cross-border deals.’
‘Grine Lahreche’s dual role as both a highly technical lawyer and a true dealmaker is a major asset. This approach allows him to understand economic issues beyond purely legal aspects and to anticipate clients’ needs, making him a trusted partner.’
‘Grine Lahreche is present, proactive, and deeply involved at every stage of the process, whether it involves complex negotiations or structuring the deal. Grine Lahreche is highly technical (both in domestic and cross-border transactions), always available, an excellent negotiator and dealmaker, a strategist, competitive, very intuitive (always one step ahead), and possesses a 360° vision. He adapts to all situations and all types of stakeholders.’
‘Audrey Szultz, counsel: technical skills, rigour, and strong work ethic.’
Principaux clients
Amphenol Corporation
Apax Partners/Crystal Holding
Ardian & Mérieux Equity Partners
BCF Life Sciences
BYG4lab Group
Chart Industries (NYSE: GTLS)
Danfoss
Eurofeu
Eternity Systems
Exxelia
Generix
Greenstock
Claire Group
Groupe Crystal
Milexia Group
Osmosun
SmartTrade Technologies
Technology & Strategy
TVH Consulting
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Milexia Group on its acquisition of Alpha Positron Oy.
- Advised France-based Aero Negoce International SAS (ANI) on its acquisition by Bossard.
- Advised Crystal on the acquisition of Armonial Partners.
Addleshaw Goddard
Responsables de la pratique:
Rémy Blain; Antoine Martin; Mathieu Taupin
Les références
‘Addleshaw Goddard were very responsive.’
‘Tenancious, patient, user friendly, very clever and commercial’
Principaux clients
Réalités
Censo Biotechnologies
Space Founders
2M Holdings / Group 2M
Hydraflex
Safran Corporate Ventures
Harper Collins Publishers LLC
Berrylaw
Responsables de la pratique:
Delphine Bariani; Romain Franzetti; Jérôme Majbruch
Les références
‘An agile and efficient structure. Work is of high quality and delivered on time.’
‘The team, and in particular Delphine Bariani, demonstrates a high level of expertise, a thorough understanding of matters, with complete adherence to deadlines.’
‘Excellent client relationships.’
Principaux clients
ALPHEYS
AXS
DELPHARM
ELGEA
FLASH THERAPEUTICS
GREENBIG
HINOJOSA
INTERPATH
L’AGENCE ADN
LOCAMOD
OLAQIN
OWN SECURITY
PHENIX GROUP
SIS-ID
SKEEPERS
SOL PETROLEUM
SOS ACCESSOIRE
SUMMA
TREEFROG THERAPEUTICS
Principaux dossiers
- Advises DELPHARM on the acquisition of a production site specialized in the Netherlands.
- Advised the founder and the minority sellers of Sis ID (Laurent Sarrat) on the sale of 100% of the company to Australian firm Eftsure,
- Advised the Summa group and its management team in the establishment of the company and its external growth strategy.
Bignon Lebray
Responsables de la pratique:
Tanguy Dubly
Autres avocats clés:
Alexandre Ghesquiere; Neil Roberston; Alban Van de Vyver; Taous Mabed
Les références
‘Strategic and pragmatic approach, solid expertise with different, highly complementary profiles, excellent understanding of business issues.’
‘Neil Robertson: very strong technical expertise, while maintaining a pragmatic, business-oriented approach’.
‘A highly available and flexible team.’
The team is also able to seek out highly specific expertise outside the firm, in the best interests of its clients.’
‘Virginie Brault-Scaillet is very accessible and understands the operational aspects of legal issues.’
‘Alexandre Ghesquière: high quality advice.’
‘A very responsive, professional team.’
with expertise in its field.’
Principaux clients
Leetchi
Giropharm
Mediagenix
Imadis
Mugo
Arcade Beauty
Diploma PLC
Procadres Suisse
Drawer
Satys
N3C
Scell-it
Principaux dossiers
- Advised a French fintech platform, backed by a global private equity sponsor, on the acquisition of a European fundraising technology group.
- Advised a teleradiology company on a comprehensive reorganisation involving the creation of a new holding structure, the acquisition of a key business unit, and the rationalisation of intra-group operations.
- Assisted a French industrial group in the aerospace sector on the carve-out and sale of a surface treatment business unit.
Cornet Vincent Ségurel
Autres avocats clés:
Pierre Lamidon; Alexis Marchand; Benjamin Chevalier; Adrien Debré; Matthieu Guignard
Les références
‘Good responsiveness and follow-up.’
‘An agile team that deploys the right tools to finalise a deal. Deadlines are met.’
‘Alexis Marchand is responsive and give good advice.’
Principaux clients
RAJA
Groupe M53
Roadside
Unexo
Nortec Group
Galia Gestion
Fondasol
Alliance Automotive Group
Calicéo
LIMA
3C Group (Germany)
Ofracar
Wabtech Corporation
Natura Buy
PM Studio
Principaux dossiers
- Advised RAJA in the acquisition of the RETIF GROUP.
- Advised SafeRail on its acquisition by Colas Rail.
- Advised NaturaBuy in the strategic acquisition of the Goldfish Group.
FIDAL
Responsables de la pratique:
Alain-François Cheneau; Mathilde Dubois
Les références
‘Unwavering availability and competence.’‘Joanna Candelier is very pleasant to deal with, highly committed to her work, and has an excellent command of her field. »Vianney de Bagneaux, head of the Angers office, showed a positive, project-success-oriented attitude.’
‘Availability, responsiveness, approachability.’
‘Marc Roirand: broad perspective, strong ability to synthesize complex issues, knows how to surround himself with the right people. Joanna Candelier, very responsive and professional.’
‘Yohan Jabbour Gedeon: availability, attentiveness, strong involvement.’
Principaux clients
FRANCE EUROPE TRANSPORTS RAPIDES (FETR)
DEMETERRE (TERRE COMTOISE)
LE GROUPE SGT
TOOVALU
FOUNDERS OF THE DUO GROUP
SAINT-JOSEPH GROUP
NEXT PACK
AUREXIA
LACROIX GROUP
Principaux dossiers
- Advised AUREXIA and its shareholders on the sale of 100% of the shares of AUREXIA & ASSOCIES to SOPRA STERIA GROUP.
- Advised SGT GROUP on acquisition of Axium Packaging, a plastic packaging manufacture in collaboration with three partner firms in Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic.
- Advised LACROIX on the sale of its City-Mobility segment to the SWARCO group.
Fieldfisher
Responsables de la pratique:
Philippe Netto
Autres avocats clés:
Christopher Mesnooh; Pascal Squercioni; Jean-Baptiste Van de Voorde; Denis Barat
Principaux clients
Swen Capital Partners
HIVEST Capital
Autodistribution
Arbevel & Montpensier
Aerogroupe
Gramond & Associés
Responsables de la pratique:
Macha Pascale Sokolow; Corinne Cousseau; Xavier Gramond; Tessa Parodi de Schonen
Les références
‘Excellent team, serious, business-minded, close to entrepreneurs, understands the challenges of the funds’.
‘Xavier Gramond: is able to take an overview of the legal, tax and social risks by putting himself in the shoes of the main stakeholders.’.
‘The teams are agile and always responsive. They are very technically skilled and always strive to find solutions.’
‘Xavier Gramond: excellent at negotiation and understanding the issues. Corinne Cousseau: very thorough and available.’
‘Very strong involvement.’
Principaux clients
Bacalan Groupe
Vigians
FCDE
Lamidey Noury Medical
Serensia
Maison Antoine Baud
Woodbrook (a subsidiary of the American Corp Company)
Cober
KparK Groupe
NGC Data
La Poste
WO GROUP
Prologue
Citwell
XtreeE
Oderis
Principaux dossiers
- Advised the existing shareholders of Vigians in the context of a majority LBO enabling the minority shareholder to take control alongside his managers.
- Advised FCDE on the sale of its shareholdings in Didactic to UI Investissement, GENEO Capital Entrepreneur, and its management team.
- Advised the shareholders of the Lamidey Noury Medical (LNM) group on the transfer of the entire share capital of LNM holding to Halma International Limited (a UK listed company):
Joffe & Associés
Responsables de la pratique:
Christophe Joffe, Aymeric Degremont; Virginie Belle, Camille Malbezin; Thomas Saltiel
Les références
‘Proximity and accessibility. Ability to provide multidisciplinary resources.’
‘Thomas Saltiel is an excellent adviser who truly knows his stuff, capable at negotiating in complex international contexts (Brazil and the Netherlands for instance).’
‘An attentive team that takes the time to explain matters to clients. They are professional, responsive, and full of suggestions. ‘
‘They are all very good.’
Principaux clients
APO’G
AGORAPULSE
HOLDING GASCIOLLI
SPEAK 33
GROUP OF INVESTORS: TIKEHAU CAPITAL, OUEST CROISSANCE & LITTO INVEST
KARDHAM GROUP
AXEPTIO
HUMAN & WORK
SINEQUA
PILOCAP GROUP
JOLT CAPITAL
AGRICONOMIE
ATAWEY
PHOTOSOL GROUP
GPG GRANIT
TALENCE GESTION
WEBNET
FOUNTAINE PAJOT
ADVENTYS
RETRAITE.COM
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Sinequa on its sale to ChapsVision, a French player specialising in digital transformation and data management.
- Advised Human & Work, a leading European consulting group dedicated to addressing workplace challenges, in relation to its sale to the healthcare division of Telus, a listed Canadian group with sales of over €13.5bn, following the exit of Geneo, Bpifrance and NCI.
- Advised Adventys, a French manufacturer specialising in professional induction cooking equipment for the food service industry, on its sale to Electrolux.
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
Responsables de la pratique:
Dana Anagnostou
Autres avocats clés:
Sébastien Pontillo; Alexandre Omaggio
Les références
‘Available.’
Principaux clients
Bruker Corporation
Cencora, Inc.
Igneo Infrastructure Partners
Reinhart Marville Torre
Responsables de la pratique:
Laurent Cavallier; Pierre-Menno de Girard; Philippe Torre; Laurent Marville; Hadrien Bourrellis
Principaux clients
ABC Holding
BlackRock
Eurofins Scientific
Klubb Group
Korint
Kreos
Laboratoires Vivacy
Mediatransport (groupe Publicis)
Mr. Bricolage
NextStage AM
Otrera
Qair International
Smart EcoPark
Theremia
Renault Thominette Vignaud & Reeve
Responsables de la pratique:
Olivier Renault; Audrey Obadia-Zerbib
Les références
‘Cutting-edge technical expertise, pragmatism, and a genuine commitment to client service. Their approach is both rigorous and innovative: they adapt their working methods and tools to meet the specific needs of smaller transactions, while maintaining a high level of standards. Their added value lies in the quality of their support and their responsiveness.’
‘Exceptional complementarity of its partners with highly specialized skills in their respective field. Above all, there is a great deal of intelligence applied to the transactions.’
‘This is a team that is available, accessible, and provides quality work.’
‘Small but extremely efficient team for managing M&A operations. High quality writing, high professionalism.’
‘Olivier Renaud is very available and responsive.’
‘Audrey Obadia-Zerbib is a lawyer with extensive expertise in mergers and acquisitions. She combines perfect technical mastery with a clear, reassuring, and persuasive approach that is both reassuring and convincing.’
‘Audrey Obadia-Zerbib is an excellent professional who has a keen understanding of the legal intricacies of transactions. She knows which points of negotiation to emphasise and which deserve less attention.’
‘Audrey Obadia-Zerbib’s knowledge of the relevant subject matters, ability to bring in experts in different practice areas, and organisational skills made the deal process quite efficient.’
Principaux clients
Lafarge / Holcim Group
bpost
Vidal / M3 Group
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Bpifrance
Alstom
Groupe Batisanté
AustralieGAD
Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT)
Tikehau Capital
Nowy Styl Group
D&Consultants Developpement &Conseil
iHeart Media
Resonance Imagerie Holding
Starquest Capital
Noria
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Starquest, Noria, Bpifrance, CICLAD and Johes in the sale of a majority stake in Kyotherm (co-development and financing of decarbonization projects) to InfraVia Capital Partners as part of a €300m+ investment.
- Advised Vidal Group in its acquisition of Agence C.C.C. from GL events, a world-class provider of integrated solutions and services for events.
- Advised Groupe Resonance Imagerie in its acquisition of several medical imaging and radiology practices in Paris from founders doctors.
Scotto Partners
Responsables de la pratique:
Coralie Oger
Les références
‘The team stands out for its sharp expertise in M&A, its high responsiveness, and its pragmatism. It quickly understands strategic issues and demonstrates innovation in its collaboration, flexibility, and ability to mobilise complementary expertise, making it a true trusted partner.
‘Coralie Oger shows strong technical mastery, strategic vision, and ability to advance projects smoothly and pragmatically, even in complex contexts.’
‘Good work ethic and responsiveness and a positive attitude every day. The team stands out for its level of expertise and the consistently high quality of service provided.’
Principaux clients
Diot-Siaci (Oasys)
Elicit Plant
Lafi Group
Oaklen Consulting (Utsit)
PlaniSense
Veolia
Akuo
GreenPods
SPM Newco
Minitubes
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Agrinergia in a transaction with Ardian.
- Assisted the Diot-Siaci group on the acquisition of the Oasys group.
- Advised Elicit Plant which raised €45m to accelerate its global expansion.
Solferino Associés
Responsables de la pratique:
Fouad Bellaaroussi; Bernard-Olivier Becker; Magali Carosso; Marie Estelle Colin
Les références
‘This team distinguishes itself through its rigour, responsiveness, and excellent command of complex M&A transactions. Strategic approach, keen understanding of client challenges.’
‘Fouad Bellaaroussi stands out for his strategic vision and his ability to manage complex deals efficiently and calmly.’
‘Marie-Estelle Colin and Magali Carosso and their teams are precise, pragmatic, very responsive, and demonstrate great technical expertise. It is a renewed pleasure to work alongside them.’
Principaux clients
BPCE/Natixis
Qonto
Saint Gobain
Pléiade Investissement / Euromip
CompuGroup Medical
Bpifrance
Exail / Groupe Gorgé
Shadow
Netgem
Jakala
Montefiore Investment
French Tech Souveraineté
Green Creative
Omnicom
Dolder Ltd.
Montana
Hugging Face
Up Coop
Principaux dossiers
- Advised AUDITOIRE in the context of the acquisition of 70% of the share capital and voting rights PARTI PRIS.
- Advised a French subsidiary of CompuGroup Medical (CGM) on the acquisition of 100% of CPS, 100% of ADOUR SANTE and 100% of TechnoSanté Toulouse.
- Advised Hugging Face on the acquisition of Pollen Robotics, a French company specialising in open-source robotics.
Steering Legal
Responsables de la pratique:
Nuno de Ayala Boaventura; David Lussigny
Autres avocats clés:
Romain Luciani; Guillaume de Rocquigny
Les références
‘Excellence and agility, the team adapts to its clients’ way of working while maintaining a high level of legal security.’
‘This team stands out for its solid expertise, complementary skill sets, and agile organization, which foster responsiveness and close client relationships. Its main strengths lie in its technical proficiency, responsiveness, and broad scope of intervention. It focuses on personalised, high-value support.’
‘David Lussigny: extensive experience, responsiveness, and adaptability to complex situations; creativity in finding solutions; and excellent ability to present, draft, and communicate recommendations. A lawyer passionate about his profession and delivering top-level service in complex situations.’
‘Great cross-border experience’.
‘Nuno de Ayala and Agathe Martin are very experienced and responsive.’
‘Romain Luciani is very professional in his communications and has a very good grasp of fundraising operations.’
‘The firm provides high-quality services and swiftly defends its clients’ interests.’
‘Nuno de Ayala Boaventura is precise in his strategy development, with a keen sense of legal argumentation in defending his clients and methodological rigour.’
Principaux clients
EVERFIELD UK
ALVEST HOLDING
SEVEN2
ATTRACTIVE SCENT
WESTAIR HELICOPTER
ASSOCIES CLINIQUE VETERINAIRE V24
Principaux dossiers
- Assisting Alvest Holding for the due diligence of its entities incorporated in the United Arab Emirates and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of the 5th LBO of Alvest Holding, involving PAI et Adia, sovereign fund of Abu Dhabi, and Ardian.
- Advising Everfield UK Ltd on the acquisition of the entire share capital and voting rights of Digifood.
- Advised five veterinary surgeons on the sale of their stake in the V24 veterinary clinic to Univet and four of them on their capital reinvestment in Univet.
Taylor Wessing
Responsables de la pratique:
Gilles Amsallem
Autres avocats clés:
Nicolas de Witt; Laurence Lapeyr; François Mary ; Anne-Juliette De Zaluski; Dalila Mabrouki-Jacque
Les références
‘Extremely competent.’
Principaux clients
KNOWLTON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
ALTUS
MITEL
Q_PERIOR
OYO GROUP
SEGA EUROPE
EXPERTLINE
SERENA INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS
RIVERROCK
123 INVESTMENT MANAGERS
TORTILLA MEXICAN GRILL
SUBWAY
MPH ENERGIE
GAZOLEEN
Principaux dossiers
- Advised Mitel on the acquisition of Unify, the Unified Communications and Collaboration (UCC) and Communication and Collaboration Services businesses (CCS) of the Atos group.
- Advised Munich-based Q_PERIOR AG on its acquisition by French company Wavestone S.A.
- Advised the OYO group on its merger with the French start-up CheckMyGuest.
Valther
Responsables de la pratique:
Velin Valev; Bruno Fiacre
Les références
‘Available, highly competent, pragmatic, business-oriented’.
‘Bruno Fiacre has great skills in different fields, is pragmatic, always gives good advice, is available and listens.’
‘Passion, precision, and endurance.’
‘Responsiveness. Depth of expertise. Soft skills’
Principaux clients
CHAPSVISION
JPA INVEST
GROUPE GUINIER 1823
SC PACK
MTECHNOLOGIES
SOLUTYS CORPORATE
QUALI GROUP
OBJECTWARE
CAMBIASO RISSO MARINE SPA
LBO FRANCE GESTION
ABEO
Principaux dossiers
- Advised OBJECTWARE group on the acquisition of KAIBEE.
- Assisted JPA Invest in its acquisition of a minority stake in the VALENTIN TRAITEUR Group.
- Advised SOLUTYS GROUP in the acquisition of GMH, EUROMEDIA, SBII and MOBILE IT.
Ydès Avocats
Autres avocats clés:
Cécile Dessapt; Marc Chaudet; Catherine Couriol; Marc Chaudet
Les références
‘A team that listened carefully to both parties, adapting their approach to best achieve our objectives. Excellent responsiveness.’
Principaux clients
PFS Tech
Socaldi
Cavissima
XFarm Technologies
Groupe Francia
Aurae Impact
Principaux dossiers
- Advised xFarm Technologies startup on its acquisition of SpaceSense, a start-up specialized in satellite imagery and AI.
- Advised PFSTech, on its first acquisition in France through the purchase of Ziqy, a Parisian SaaS software publisher.
- Advised a French company in its external growth through the acquisition of a local transport company.